Block Party Success

The block party had a great turnout this year. Great to meet some of the new folks. Thanks to all who helped. Lilly's Hula performance was a nice added treat, and hopefully continue next year. Mom bought some new laundry bins, but she had no idea that they also double as great fun toys to play in, roll around in, hop up and down in, and of course watch TV in. Kids are awesome. See you all soon. God bless.

Surf update 5-31-09 small but clean and glassy

Zachery Graduation & Sydney Ballet Recital

We did a hike today. Olomana mountain in Kailua. We made it up half way. The kids wanted to make it to the top to feel the clouds that were on the mountain top, but it was a hard hike and we got pooped. Perhaps next year. They gave it a good try. Can't believe Zak is graduated from Preschool now. It was a very nice ceremony. They asked the kids what they wanted to be when they grow up. Zachery wanted to be a police officer. Last week is was a astronaut. What ever fills his heart he should do. Sydney was a beautiful Italian Ballet dancer. The show was the dances of the world. Her class was from Italy. The whole Palawiki St. gang went to support Sydney. She felt very special. Looking forward to our trip. See you all soon.

Mother's day weekend

It was a fun in the sun weekend. Surfing for the Palawiki St dad's in the early am, then for the kids in the afternoon. Then of course Mother's day Chirsty got spoiled as she deserves. Breakfast pancakes, jog without kids, church, beach day of standup paddling with Ginger. We have had some great weather lately, and definitely took advantage of it. Sydney's swimming confidence has really improved this year, and Zachery likes to surf as long as his eyes don't get wet. We will see if swim teacher Pat can work on that one. Aloha for now. Bortons

May Day; Hula; Brian's Memory

A wonderful tradition in Hawaii is May Day Celebrations with beautiful Leis. Lilly Mayrose one of our baby sitters was the royal Queen. Sydney danced and sang beautifully. Sydney also had a hula celebration later that night with her hula friends. This weeked is also very sad as we remembered Brian Felix. It really is amazing how short life can be, and how we really should celebrate every day we are alive. Brian impacted all our lives and we will remember him forever. Aloha Bortons